WEED, The Official Thread

[Bunion 2020]

Fuck them and the rest of these people and especially Steve Zawaba.

http://mtcowgirl.com/2016/08/09/cann...e-bad-for-you/

[Bromontana]

Fuck them and the rest of these people and especially Steve Zawaba.

http://mtcowgirl.com/2016/08/09/cann...e-bad-for-you/

What an asshole

And as with most right-wingers, the hypocrisy is always right around the corner. Zabawa once tried to profit from a medical marijuana scheme. A medical grower in Billings sought to rent out premises owned by Zabawa, but according to the Billings Gazette the deal fell apart when Zabawa demanded that he receive 10% of all proceeds from sales of weed.

[strawjack]

What an asshole

Even his own daughter thinks so...wow!

http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2014/04...backlash_f.php


Among other low-brow headlines, Zabawa’s Facebook profile page features a link to the instantly debunked story about the dude allegedly jumping off of a Denver balcony to his death after eating pot-laced treats.
Zabawa’s own daughter was the first to comment on the link, stating, “If you are trying to educate people about your cause on Facebook it would be more effective to use sources with less political bias, then it is more about the facts and not personal feelings. Maybe then you would appeal to more people that don’t think along the same lines, thus gaining a wider support for your cause rather than appealing to the same people over and over. Just a thought. Mostly because this is an article about one unfortunate person misusing a substance. Very similar sounding to what happens when one misuses alcohol – a legal substance.”

[whitekingsalmon]

I miss the Rif mountains in morocco

[Pow4Brains]

daughter has more integrity than the father, classy pop

this is yudge



http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016...-violated.html

Yes it is. With ~38 states on board and ~7 more voting soon it's yudge.

https://cannabisnowmagazine.com/curr...al-pot-is-over

[Bobby Stainless]

[booner]

About to have my first legal weed buying experience.

I feel like a little kid on Xmas morning

[berko]

[booner]

Uncle Ikes in Seattle is great.

I arrived in the afternoon after being up since 4am and traveling all day...told my sexy minx of a bud tender that I wanted something that would make me want to summit everest after smoking.

Walked out with 3 grams of legal chronic (ATF and super sour diesel)for $19 including tax.

Hit the SSD and wanted to walk everywhere, do everything and talk to everyone.

What a country!

[Bobby Stainless]

[bgrayvy]

Uncle Ikes in Seattle is great.

I arrived in the afternoon after being up since 4am and traveling all day...told my sexy minx of a bud tender that I wanted something that would make me want to summit everest after smoking.

Walked out with 3 grams of legal chronic (ATF and super sour diesel)for $19 including tax.

Hit the SSD and wanted to walk everywhere, do everything and talk to everyone.

What a country!

Sounds like your counter girl steered you right! Those are my favorites for getting shit done Check out Dockside or Seattle Cannabis Co if you get the chance. SCC seems to only hire beautiful women as their budtenders. YMMV

[the_teo]

More bud pics plz... I miss Cali & BC.
Decent moroccan here in Norway..

[Bobby Stainless]

[skifishbum]

I hate trimming.

So this guy is laying out 200k to trim his 1000 lbs, every year.

He needs to buy some GreenBroz.

taylor swift took my job
http://ultratrimmer.com/
kesslers says it was more than a job it was a grass valley adventure

[skifishbum]

a jar of og skywalkers river safties

and 4 decades in pots tech

[the_teo]

Much appreciated. Will post some when I get back to my stash.

[KQ]

FYI - just in case you're coming for a visit.... our local paper produced a users guide to marijuana in W2.

Complete guide here: http://www.union-bulletin.com/lifestyles/

One of many articles:


How and where might Valley visitors use cannabis?
You can't lawfully hotbox your Honda in the Holiday Inn parking lot. Where to sample the goods, then?


Raffaele Exiana, left, and Ron Williams at The Black Walnut, their soon­to­open vacation rental across from Pioneer Park



Doug Pierotti and David Wesley are preparing to open the Wesley Walla Walla in the historic Ward house on Poplar Street

If you're visiting the Valley, it might be unclear as to where one might legally partake in the town's recreational-cannabis offerings. I-502 only legalized the use of cannabis on private property, outside the view of the general public; so toking up in one of Walla Walla's parks — although admittedly a fairly common occurrence at certain infamous spots in town — remains illegal. Similarly, you can't lawfully hotbox your Honda in the Holiday Inn parking lot. Where to sample the goods, then?

Increasingly, the answer is the Valley's "green-friendly" bed-and-breakfasts or vacation homes. According to operators, several local facilities were, are or will be open to the practice of cannabis consumption by guests. Most vacation rentals are, of course, completely smoke-free; but some offer places where smoking might be possible.

"They are allowed in the garden area," said chauffeur Fischer — also the owner of The Fischer House and Fischer Suites — referring to smokers of both tobacco and cannabis.

The recently closed Girasol Inn, former operator Michelle Rennie said, took a laissez-faire approach to responsible cannabis consumption by guests.

"Our policy for the legal, recreational use of cannabis was that adults were welcome to use any legal substance as long as that use did not interfere with the enjoyment and comfort of our other guests," she said.

"We maintained a nonsmoking establishment and would expect guests to follow the same considerations as with tobacco."

For vacation properties, guest satisfaction is paramount. So even if proprietors are open to cannabis use in other forms, they might draw the line at the irritating elements of smoking.

"There is an 'odor' involved that may offend other guests, so I guess at the moment I would not be 'cannabis friendly,'" said Penny Maxwell, owner of The Maxwell House.

However, less-offensive delivery methods might be a different story, other B&B operators state.

"I can say that we don't mind cannabis usage at the Inn," said Cynthia Koby, proprietor of Fat Duck Inn. "However, we don't allow any smoking of any substances inside of the Inn or on the grounds; they are welcome to eat or vaporize it."

"The edibles are not a problem at all," Fischer said.

Visitors from all around seem to be partaking of Walla Walla's legal cannabis. The Walla Walla Cannabis Company has a map in its store that highlights all the places its customers come from. Visitors have represented six countries, and every U.S. state.

"Most of these people are not coming here specifically for cannabis; they arrive and find out there is a cannabis store," Amber Cole said. "Walla Walla has a worldwide draw, which is exciting and beneficial for us as a community."

Indeed, like Seattle's Winston House, which offers boutique bed-and-breakfast accommodations to guests who use cannabis, a green-friendly Walla Walla has an opportunity to attract tourists from all over the globe. Two soon-to-open B&Bs plan from the outset to cater to visitors aiming to take advantage of the cannabis offerings available in the Valley.

The Black Walnut Cottage

Italian-born designer Raffaele Exiana and his partner, Ron Williams, are actively engaged in helping to guide local development in a responsible and conscientious way. Their track record within the community displays this, as they have worked separately and together with numerous local organizations, including the Walla Walla Symphony, Walla Walla Dance Festival, Walla Walla Public Schools, Walla Walla Community College, Visit Walla Walla and Cultural Access Washington.

Williams, the new executive director of Visit Walla Walla, has extensive experience in the hospitality sector — restaurants, hotels and wineries. He and Exiana are in the process of restoring a 1939 home, adjacent to Pioneer Park at 973 E. Alder St., that will open this fall as a vacation rental.

As Williams explained, "The Black Walnut Cottage will be intimate and private; with Pioneer Park as its front yard, it feels open and lush."

Exiana and Williams want guests to experience the warmth and hospitality that distinguishes the Valley from other vacation destinations.

"We'll provide the information, contacts, itineraries and means to explore and experience the best of Walla Walla," Exiana said.

As their own attitudes toward the legal use of cannabis products have evolved, Williams and Exiana have decided The Black Walnut Cottage will be cannabis-friendly. They want their guests to feel at home, relaxed and unplugged. The back yard features a secret garden with a pond — a perfect place to relax and escape.

"If cannabis is part of our guests' vacation experience, then we think of it no differently than wine or spirits," Exiana promised.

Williams believes adults can be trusted to use cannabis in ways that are safe and responsible, in the same way people are expected to consume alcohol responsibly. He said by moving the product out of the shadows, municipalities can focus on education and enforcement of laws, policies and best practices.

"I applaud City Council and other officials who have been so forward-thinking in their approach to the recreational use of cannabis," Williams said. "Walla Walla has yet another reason for tourists to visit, and I believe the results will be overall positive."

The Wesley Walla Walla

Since 2002, David Wesley and Doug Pierotti have purchased, designed, renovated and either sold or rented real estate at an average of about one property per year. The two are currently developing their latest project in Washington Wine Country. The Wesley Walla Walla, based in the historic Ward House at 228 E. Poplar Street, will feature accommodations for up to 36 guests and an extensive event space for up to 250.

According to Wesley, "Much thought has been put towards the curated guest experience by offering a modern aesthetic paired with classic Victorian 1878 architecture with a massive private outdoor space."

Being completely new to the world of cannabis, due in large part to legal and cultural roadblocks, Wesley and Pierotti simply didn't partake or consider cannabis as having any application to their business model before legalization.

Now, their intention is to expand on the traditional tourism base by cultivating an experience-based accommodation. They believe there is a largely untapped customer base currently overlooked by the traditional hotel and B&B segments, and aim to open up a new segment of tourism to Walla Walla.

"We hope to see a mainstream culture and industry born out of these early days," Wesley said.

The facility is designed to be cannabis-friendly, with interior and exterior areas for consumption. Upon arrival to The Wesley, guests will receive a greeting package featuring either local wine or cannabis. The operators pledge to respect all of their guests by maintaining inclusive yet clearly defined policies, such as vaping-only rooms and common spaces, except for specially designated and vented areas. An interior "speakeasy" space in the basement will be available for exclusive guest experience and special events.

"This will be known as a destination accommodation that hosts dining events, entertainment and educational series," Wesley said. "bringing in top Northwest talent to share a day or weekend, including live entertainment and educational events ranging from food to design."

[mtnjam]

We had a great time in Walla Walla a few months ago. My wife's tennis camp was a lot of fun for her and just walking around Walla Walla was a great way to spend a few days. The best part was the wine tasting and dinner pairings the camp came up with. Great food and great people in that area That record store downtown is pretty cool, reminds me of the place we had in Appleton and Madison, The Exclusive Company.
I just wish I had a little more time to do the NF Walla Walla River trail.

We stayed with the guys at the CarltAnn House, great hosts and great cooks for our breakfasts. I'd imagine those guys aren't exactly connoisseurs of the green though, although that is an assumption.

That downtown of your's is pretty lively and looks like a great economic draw.

I, of course, had to make a visit to both dispensaries, let's just say I liked WWCC better than the other one in the old Napa Auto Parts store.

[booner]

Scored some Jack Frost in SF...really nice stuff.

The guy I bought it from told me that I have beautiful eyes.

Not sure if I chalk that up as a win or a loss.

[KQ]

Middle-aged parents are now more likely to smoke weed than their teenaged kids

Smoking weed is often seen as an indulgence reserved for the young and the reckless: kids get high, in the popular imagination, but by and large their parents don't.

But new federal data show a stunning reversal of that age-old stereotype. Middle-aged Americans are now slightly more likely to use marijuana than their teenage children.

The research, released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that only 7.4 percent of Americans aged 12 to 17 years old smoked marijuana regularly in 2014, a 10 percent decline since 2002. But 8 percent of 35 to 44 year olds used marijuana regularly in 2014, surpassing use among teens for the first time since at least 2002. (Survey data prior to that year aren't directly comparable, as the methodology changed.)

And it's not just middle-aged folks who are indulging more often. Since 2002, regular marijuana use among Americans age 45 to 54 has jumped by nearly 50 percent. Among those ages 55 to 64, it's jumped by a whopping 455 percent (no, that's not a typo).

And among seniors, age 65+, monthly marijuana use is up 333 percent since 2002.

"During the last 13 years, marijuana use (i.e., past-month marijuana use) has steadily increased in the United States, particularly among people aged 26 years or older," said report author Alejandro Azofeifa in an email. "Older groups had a significant increase of marijuana use in the past month."

To put it another way: If trends continue like this, marijuana use among 50- and even 60-somethings could be higher than use among teens in a few years.

Much of the debate around marijuana legalization focuses on the drug's potentially negative effects on teens: "what about the children?" as the common refrain goes. This makes a certain amount of sense, since the still-developing minds of adolescents and young adults are most susceptible to the potential long-term harms of heavy marijuana use. But the federal survey numbers on marijuana use suggest that voters considering whether to legalize pot should be asking themselves a different question: "what about grandpa?"

[One striking chart shows why pharma companies are fighting legal marijuana]

There are several factors that could explain rising marijuana use rates among the middle-age-and-up crowd. The first is the growing prevalence of medical marijuana, which is now allowed in 25 states and D.C. Older Americans are increasingly turning to medical pot to treat some of the common ailments of old age, like sleeplessness, aches and arthritis pain (here's looking at you, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R.-Ca.)).

Research shows, for instance, that Medicare prescriptions for a number of common drug types -- painkillers chief among them -- are falling in states that allow medical marijuana. This suggests that a significant number of seniors in those states are opting for pot over more traditional medications.

Another explanation: Aging Boomers seem to be taking advantage of loosening restrictions on marijuana use -- particularly in states where the drug is fully legalized -- to relive some of the recreational indulgences of their youth.

National survey data bears this out: the Boomer generation were big supporters of legalization in the 1970s. But as they got jobs, had kids and settled down in the 1980s, their support for legalization plummeted. It began to rebound in the 1990s, and as of 2013, half of Boomers supported legalization.

The marijuana industry is taking note of these shifts, and in places like Colorado and Washington companies are actively marketing toward aging Boomers looking to give weed another chance. Roughly one quarter of marijuana purchasers in Washington state, for instance, are over the age of 40.

So while supporters and opponents of marijuana legalization in California and elsewhere tussle over the impacts of legalization on children, these numbers suggest that legalization would bring the biggest changes to the lives of kids' parents -- and their grandparents, too.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...teenaged-kids/

[booner]

Local paper. I laughed

[Bromontana]

Let this serve as a cautionary tale

[jackstraw]

Just another pawn for big pharma $$. Fuck you Clinton

http://hightimes.com/news/chelsea-cl...illing-people/

[wyeaster]

lame but to be expected

[Benny Profane]

Wow. This is pretty awesome. Plants as an ancient burial shroud.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2...eology-botany/